Migratory Birding WeekendFind out why bird watching is the number one outdoor recreation in the world.
Various areas throughout the Hocking Valley Region, all within a 40 minute drive of Old Man's Cave including Hocking Hills State Park, Lake Hope State Park, Rocky Outdoor Gear Store, Wahkeena Nature Preserve, Wildcat Hollow and Waterloo Wildlife Station.
Time: Varies
Join the partners of the HOCKING VALLEY BIRDING TRAIL For the 3rd annual International Migratory
Bird Weekend May 9-11, 2008
Join area naturalists, biologists and birding enthusiasts to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day, May 10th with a weekend of events. All of these unique events are for both new birders and long time birding fans. We have an entire weekend dedicated to our avian friends combined with great hiking through the most scenic part of Ohio. Visit us on the web at www.birdhocking.com for more details or call the individual area for specific information about their event.
9 PM - Owl Prowl -
Hocking Hills State Park, Conkle’s Hollow - Meet the naturalist in the
Conkle’s Hollow parking area to discover, look at and listen for these
nocturnal avian hunters. For more information call (740) 385-8003. Sunday May 11, 2008 8
AM – Warblers & Wildflowers at Wahkeena Nature Preserve – Meet with
preserve manager Tom Shisler to discover the unique diversity of
Wahkeena. Admission: $3 per person, OHS members free and for more
information call 1-800-297-1883. 8:00 AM Bird Hike at
Rutherford Wetland - Join with Wayne National Forest biologist, Lynda
Andrews, in viewing birds at the newest addition to the Hocking Valley
Birding Trail. The hike will traverse the accessible Ora E. Anderson
Nature trail. Rutherford wetland is a 20-acre wetland that supports a
diversity of avian fauna. The wetland is located on St. Rt. 278 about
1.5 miles north of Carbon Hill. For more information call 740/753-0550.
1 PM – Raptors at
Rocky Outdoor Gear Store - Join the Hocking Hills State Park naturalist
at the Boot Factory Grill for a live closer look at a few of the
region’s hunters from the sky. Located on St Rt. 33 in Nelsonville and
for more information call (740) 385-8003 ext.213 Hocking Hills State Park 19852 State Route 664 S
Logan, Ohio 43138 (740) 385-8003 Naturalist Office
The Hocking Hills Region is located in the Midwest US
settled into the edges of Appalachia's Southeastern Ohio.
It is known for its wilderness areas, unique rock formations, cascading
waterfalls, breathtaking cliff edges and the many cabins and cottages
tucked into its hillsides to escape the everyday. It encompasses such natural areas as Lake Hope State Park, Wayne
National Forest, Zaleski State Forest, Hocking State Forest and a few
Columbus Metroparks. One of the largest visited park systems in Ohio is Hocking Hills State Park
located within this region. There are over 25 miles of hiking trails
including those at Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave.
Saturday
May 10, 2008 9 AM – Spring Migration Bird Walk at Lake Hope State Park –
Join the naturalist on a premier hike through the Lake Hope region.
Discover birds from the ridgetops to the lakeshore. For more information
call (740) 596-3030.
9 AM - Birding Canoe
Float Down the Hocking River - Join the Hocking Hills Canoe Livery and
the Clearcreek metropark naturalist for a float down the Hocking River.
To make reservations (special birding trail price of $20) and more
information call (740) 385-0523. Canoe float is weather-dependant and
requires a minimum number of participants…so please call ahead.
